Surgical scar endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a common disorder in females of reproductive age. Surgical scar endometrioma after cesarean section develops in 1-2% of patients, and usually presents as a tender and painful abdominal wall mass. The diagnosis is suggested by pre or perimenstrual pelvic pain and is often established only by histology.

10-year follow-up of laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty: good results in selected patients.

Objective: To evaluate the long-term results of laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty (VBG) for morbid obesity.

Background: Laparoscopic VBG, a safe and straightforward bariatric procedure characterized by good short-term results, has been progressively replaced by other more complex procedures on the basis of a presumed high rate of long-term failure. Nevertheless, some authors have recently reported long-term efficacy in selected patients.

Laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding vs laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty in morbidly obese patients: long-term results of a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial.

Background: Aim of the study is to present long-term results of a prospective randomized single-institution clinical trial comparing laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding (LASGB) with laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty (LVBG) in morbid obesity.

Methods: A total of 100 morbidly obese patients (body mass index 40 to 50 kg/m2) were randomized to LASGB (n=49) or LVBG (n=51) and followed up for a minimum of 7 years.

Results: Mean operative time was 65.

Disappointing results with a 5 cm calibrating device for laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty.

Background: The gastric outlet represents a critical point of laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty (LVBG): the diameter and the material used to calibrate the gastric outlet are essential for long-term success. We present the results of our initial clinical experience with the Proring band, a new calibrating device specifically designed to calibrate LVBG outlet.

Methods: Between February and April 2004, 13 LVBG were performed using the Proring band.

Laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding versus vertical banded gastroplasty in morbidly obese patients: a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial.

Objective: To compare, in a prospective, randomized, single-institution trial laparoscopic adjustable silicone gastric banding (LASGB) with laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty (LVBG) in morbidly obese patients.

Summary Background Data: LASGB is a simple and safe procedure, but some reports have suggested disappointing long-term results. Despite the recent widespread use of LASGB, there are no prospective nor randomized trials comparing LASGB with other laparoscopic procedures.